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LG LCG3611ST 36-Inch Stainless Steel Gas Cooktop, 5 Burners
★★★★★
A 36-inch gas cooktop with 17,000 BTU high-heat performance and continuous cast iron grates built for serious home cooking.
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Overview
Elevate Your Culinary Experience with the LG 36" Gas Cooktop
The LG LCG3611ST 36" Stainless Steel Gas Cooktop offers a blend of performance and style for your kitchen. Featuring a high-powered SuperBoil™ burner and continuous cast iron grates, this cooktop provides efficient and stable cooking.
Specifications:
- Surface Width: 36"
- Number of Elements: 5 Elements
- Material: Heavy Duty Cast Iron
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Superboil™ Burner: Yes, 17,000 BTU
- Burner Type: Sealed
- Control Type: Knobs
- Control Location: Front Center
- Electric Supply: 120 V/ 60Hz AC /0.3 Amps
- Depth: 21 11/16"
- Height: 3 3/4"
- Width: 36"
- Cutout: 33 15/16" x 19 11/16"
- Surface/Trim Color: Stainless Steel
- Burner Zone - Left Front: 9100 BTU
- Burner Zone - Left Rear: 9100 BTU
- Burner Zone - Center: 17000 BTU
- Burner Zone - Right Front: 12000 BTU
- Burner Zone - Right Rear: 5000 BTU
Key Features
5 Sealed Burners
17,000 BTU SuperBoil
Heavy Duty Cast Iron Grates
Front Center Knob Controls
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 17,000 BTU SuperBoil center burner brings large pots to a rolling boil faster than standard residential burners rated at 12,000 BTU or below.
- Continuous heavy-duty cast iron grates allow cookware to slide across the full cooktop surface without lifting — a practical advantage with heavy Dutch ovens and stockpots.
- Five sealed burners with a dedicated 5,000 BTU simmer zone give a full range of heat levels from high-heat searing to delicate sauce work.
- Front-center knob placement means controls are accessible without reaching over hot cookware.
- Stainless steel surface is durable and consistent with most kitchen appliance finishes.
👎 Cons
- At 36 inches, this cooktop requires a larger cutout than the standard 30-inch configuration — a significant factor if you're retrofitting into an existing 30-inch cutout.
- Cast iron grates, while durable, are heavy and require periodic seasoning or careful drying to prevent surface rust.
- The 120V electrical requirement adds an installation step that a pure gas appliance would not — verify your kitchen has an accessible outlet within reach of the cooktop location.
- No built-in griddle zone or center oval burner — the five round sealed burners cover the full surface with no specialty cooking configurations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size cutout does the LCG3611ST require for installation?
The required countertop cutout is 33 15/16" x 19 11/16". The cooktop itself is 36" wide and 21 11/16" deep, so confirm your countertop and cabinet configuration before ordering.
Does the cooktop require a dedicated electrical connection in addition to the gas line?
Yes — it requires a standard 120V/60Hz AC connection drawing 0.3 amps to power the electronic ignition. You'll need both a gas hookup and a nearby electrical outlet or hardwired connection.
Can the cast iron grates be moved to allow a continuous cooking surface across burners?
Yes — the continuous cast iron grates are designed to span the full cooktop surface, allowing you to slide heavy pots and pans across burners without lifting, which is practical when moving large stockpots or griddles.
What is the lowest BTU output for simmering?
The right rear burner runs at 5,000 BTU, which is the cooktop's dedicated low-heat zone. It's well-suited for long simmers, melting chocolate, or keeping sauces warm without scorching.
Are the burners sealed, and does that affect cleaning?
All five burners are sealed, which means spills and boilovers can't migrate under the burner into the cooktop cavity. Combined with the removable cast iron grates, cleanup is significantly easier than on open-burner configurations.
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